Part I The Regulator

Inquiries

18 Obstruction and contempt.

1

If a person (“A”)—

a

fails to comply with a requirement imposed on him by a person holding an inquiry under section 15, or

b

otherwise obstructs such an inquiry,

the person holding the inquiry may certify the matter to the High Court (or, in Scotland, the Court of Session).

2

The court may enquire into the matter.

3

If, after hearing—

a

any witnesses who may be produced against or on behalf of A, and

b

any statement made by or on behalf of A,

the court is satisfied that A would have been in contempt of court if the inquiry had been proceedings before the court, it may deal with him as if he were in contempt.